submarine class
Baltimore County has proposed a 30-year property tax credit worth $210 million to lure Anduril Industries' Arsenal-2 submarine manufacturing facility to ... Show more
Anduril Industries plans to invest $3.7 billion in a new Maryland shipyard aimed at expanding production of components for the U.S ... Show more
Anduril to invest $3.7B in new Baltimore shipyard to build Virginia-class submarine parts
thehill.com/policy/defense/6131445-anduril-investment-baltimore-submarine-shipyard/
Trump to announce $6.6 billion submarine manufacturing project in Maryland: A new Maryland facility backed by the Navy and Anduril aims to expand submarine ...
newschannel5.com/us-news/military/trump-to-announce-6-6-billion-submarine-manufacturing-project-in-maryland
US attack submarine operates in Norway’s High North: The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Delaware has completed a port visit to Grøtsund, Norway ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-attack-submarine-operates-in-norways-high-north/
Some Navy subs are waiting years for shipyard work, and that’s costing billions of dollars
defenseone.com/defense-systems/2026/09/some-navy-subs-are-waiting-years-shipyard-work-and-s-costing-billions-dollars/415761/
OpinionAmerican nuke sub skips post-shakedown due to availability: The US Navy has declared the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Massachusetts ready for fleet ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-nuke-sub-skips-post-shakedown-due-to-availability/
USS North Carolina leaves dry dock after overhaul: Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina has left dry dock at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uss-north-carolina-leaves-dry-dock-after-overhaul/
Australia’s blind faith in the Aukus submarine deal is “stark staring bonkers,” the former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has told a public inquiry ... Show more
Pentagon official and former Aukus sceptic says deal is ‘full steam ahead’, echoing Trump
theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/13/pentagon-official-and-former-aukus-sceptic-says-deal-is-full-steam-ahead-echoing-trump
OpinionUS Navy reclassifies nineteen submarines as missile boats: The United States Navy is reclassifying 19 planned Virginia-class submarines fitted with the Virginia ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-navy-reclassifies-nineteen-submarines-as-missile-boats/
US defense: Why the $76 billion submarine deal is shaky: Despite a $76.6 billion deal for 14 nuclear submarines, the US Navy is threatened with massive delays ...
telepolis.de/article/US-Ruestung-Warum-der-U-Boot-Deal-ueber-76-Milliarden-Dollar-wackelt-11395331.html
TWZ Aug 04
Stretched Virginia Class Recategorized As Guided Missile Submarines (SSGNs): The Navy will no longer categorize enlarged Virginia Block V and VI types as attack ...
twz.com/sea/stretched-virginia-class-recategorized-as-guided-missile-submarines-ssgns
OpinionAmerican nuke sub arrives in Scotland for visit: The US Navy Virginia-class attack submarine USS Oregon arrived at His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde in Faslane ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-nuke-sub-arrives-in-scotland-for-visit/
defence-blog.com Jul 30
U.S. Navy locks in $76.6B for its next fleet of nuclear submarines: The U.S. Navy has committed $76.6 billion to build the next generation of America's ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-locks-in-76-6b-for-its-next-fleet-of-nuclear-submarines/
Billions of dollars are failing to lift production of AUKUS submarines: A top Pentagon official confirmed the production rate of Virginia-class submarines is ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/billions-of-dollars-are-failing-to-lift-production-of-aukus-submarines-20260723-p60hq7.html
defence-blog.com Jul 09
Second Virginia-class sub may carry next-gen sonar array: The U.S. Navy released photos showing divers entering Dry Dock 2 as the attack submarine USS Illinois ...
defence-blog.com/second-virginia-class-sub-may-carry-next-gen-sonar-array/
Aukus is among Australia’s worst foreign policy decisions and requires ‘heroic’ optimism, Gareth Evans says
theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/11/aukus-among-australia-worst-foreign-policy-decisions-gareth-evans
Australia could still buy five US submarines if needed, defence minister says: Defence Minister Richard Marles has defended a shake-up to AUKUS that would ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/richard-marles-says-aukus-deal-unchanged-submarine-buy/106743696
Why is Australia buying used American nuclear submarines?: Following the recent announcement that Australia would acquire three submarines already in US service ...
asiatimes.com/2026/06/why-is-australia-buying-used-american-nuclear-submarines/
Australia now to get in-service Virginia class subs: The original AUKUS arrangement was for Australia to receive a mix of new and in-service Virginia-class boats ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/australia-now-to-get-in-service-virginia-class-subs/
Greens warn nuclear submarines deal risks war with China as Albanese says Aukus ‘full-steam ahead’
theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/07/greens-warn-nuclear-submarines-deal-risks-war-with-china-as-albanese-says-aukus-full-steam-ahead
Trump battleship plan poses new risk to AUKUS, committee fears: A committee of Congress wants the US Navy to explain how building "Trump-class" ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-06-06/trumps-battleship-plan-poses-new-risk-to-aukus-committee-fears/105765176
AUKUS spats show the US that Australia still has some explaining to do: The media frenzy over Australia getting “second-hand submarines” from the US shows ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/aukus-spats-show-the-us-that-australia-still-has-some-explaining-to-do-20260604-p603q5.html
Minister dismisses Labor colleague Ed Husic’s criticism of secondhand Aukus submarines deal as ‘disingenuous’
theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/03/aukus-australia-secondhand-nuclear-submarines-deal-criticism-defence-minister-reponse
Labor MP calls for AUKUS 'renegotiation': An outspoken backbencher has pointed to changes that will see Australia buy three used Virginia-class ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/ed-husic-calls-for-aukus-deal-rethink-submarines/106750234
‘No pathway’: AUKUS update triggers fury: A naval defence expert has called for calm after critics trashed Canberra’s plan to buy three second-hand ...
news.com.au/world/pacific/naval-expert-calls-for-calm-after-critics-claim-australia-is-being-shafted-in-latest-aukus-sub-shakeup/news-story/2e08ea6585aa812da7d39696ca4ec138
As Aukus spending and delays blow out, will Australia’s nuclear submarines ever materialise?
theguardian.com/world/2026/may/17/australia-aukus-spending-delays-nuclear-submarines
L3Harris systems aboard two new Virginia-class subs: L3Harris Technologies has provided a suite of communications, electronic warfare, acoustic sensor ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/l3harris-systems-aboard-two-new-virginia-class-subs/
HII wins Pentagon deal for sub torpedo tube UUV system: HII has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit to develop a submarine Torpedo Tube ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hii-wins-pentagon-deal-for-sub-torpedo-tube-uuv-system/
defence-blog.com Apr 27
U.S. Navy commissions 26th Virginia-class submarine: The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest fast-attack submarine, USS Idaho, at Naval Submarine Base New London ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-commissions-26th-virginia-class-submarine/
France ‘open’ to selling Australia submarines if AUKUS collapses: The cancellation of a $90 billion submarine contract caused a diplomatic rupture ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/france-open-to-selling-australia-submarines-if-aukus-collapses-20260423-p5zqkf.html
US Navy declares Australia ready to start hosting nuclear subs ‘today’: US Indo-Pacific commander Samuel Paparo said submarine rotations to HMAS Stirling could ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/us-navy-declares-australia-ready-to-start-hosting-nuclear-subs-today-20260422-p5zpxw.html
$2.4 billion submarine plant set to create 1,000 jobs in northwest Alabama: “This is not only a transformational investment for the Shoals, but also our entire ...
al.com/business/2026/04/24-billion-submarine-plant-set-to-create-1000-jobs-in-northwest-alabama.html
defence-blog.com Apr 03
U.S. Navy awards $1.27B Virginia-class sub contract: The United States Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.27 billion contract modification for ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-awards-1-27b-virginia-class-sub-contract/
New advanced nuclear attack sub to join American fleet: The U.S. Navy is set to commission its newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-advanced-nuclear-attack-sub-to-join-american-fleet/
US Navy activates super-submarine USS "Massachusetts" - | packed with 24 Tomahawks
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First submarine named after Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet: The U.S. military's newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine can dive to depths greater than ...
stltoday.com/news/nation-world/article_aa68cee8-cbbf-5dde-b1f8-f4e5b32349d9.html
Australia will be left with no submarines if it abandons Aukus, senior defence official warns
theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/27/australia-will-be-left-with-no-submarines-if-it-abandons-aukus-senior-defence-official-warns
Navy bets $900M on automated factories to boost submarine production: Four-year-old Hadrian wins contract as service seeks to offset worker shortages.
defenseone.com/defense-systems/2026/03/navy-bets-900m-automated-factories-boost-submarine-production/412290/
$2.4 billion project: One of the largest investments in U.S. maritime history is opening in Alabama
al.com/news/huntsville/2026/03/24-billion-project-one-of-the-largest-investments-in-us-maritime-history-is-opening-in-alabama.html
defence-blog.com Feb 23
U.S. Navy sends USS New Mexico to Portsmouth for modernization: The United States Navy’s Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) arrived at ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-sends-uss-new-mexico-to-portsmouth-for-modernization/
ecoticias.com Feb 16
Goodbye to nuclear submarines: Australia signed a $368 billion deal with the United States to receive them, but a new congressional report makes it clear that ...
ecoticias.com/en/goodbye-to-nuclear-submarines-australia-signed-a-368-billion-deal-with-the-united-states-to-receive-them-but-a-new-congressional-report-makes-it-clear-that-they-may-never-arrive/27225/
‘No other choice’: Top senator says ‘100 per cent’ chance US will deliver on AUKUS
smh.com.au/politics/federal/no-other-choice-top-senator-says-100-per-cent-chance-us-will-deliver-on-aukus-20260216-p5o2kp.html
Looming shift in US Navy strategy bodes well for Australia’s subs: There are also signs the lagging rate of US submarine production is improving.
smh.com.au/world/north-america/looming-shift-in-us-navy-strategy-bodes-well-for-australia-s-subs-20260213-p5o1yi.html
Australia pledges $3.5b to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build: SYDNEY - Australia said on Sunday (Feb 15) it would spend A$3.9 billion (S$3 ...
asiaone.com/world/australia-pledges-35b-progress-nuclear-submarine-shipyard-build
US politicians hear option of not selling Australia nuclear submarines : An option of the United States reneging on the AUSUS deal has been put to powerful ...
9news.com.au/national/aukus-submarines-could-not-be-sold-to-australia-new-us-congressional-report/6d2b3916-ffc7-4a82-bacc-3d50c114c9b5
Let’s stop pretending AUKUS makes us safer: We must have a public independent review of AUKUS. It’s time to consider alternatives that are more cost-effective ...
smh.com.au/national/let-s-stop-pretending-aukus-makes-us-safer-20260202-p5nysl.html
UK defence firm Babcock issue trading update: Babcock has reported a strong third quarter performance, with the defence engineering group saying UK programmes ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-defence-firm-babcock-issue-trading-update/
TWZ Jan 15
Navy’s Top Admiral Eyes Modular Construction To Speed New Frigate Construction: The "distributed shipbuilding" concept should reduce the time it takes ...
twz.com/sea/navys-top-admiral-eyes-modular-construction-to-speed-new-frigate-construction
American nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland: A Virginia-class nuclear submarine of the U.S. Navy has arrived in Scotland for a routine port visit.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-nuclear-attack-submarine-arrives-in-scotland/
US taps Babcock to build parts for Virginia subs in Scotland: HII and Babcock have signed a new contract that will see major sections of US Virginia-class ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-taps-babcock-to-build-parts-for-virginia-subs-in-scotland/
New nuclear attack submarine to join American fleet: Once commissioned, Idaho will join the fleet as a multi-mission attack submarine, with roles that include ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-nuclear-attack-submarine-to-join-american-fleet/
Rosyth shipyard skills hailed after US submarine deal: Rosyth, Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie argued, is no longer only a national asset but a trusted ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rosyth-shipyard-skills-hailed-after-us-submarine-deal/
‘Need more firepower now’: US should give Australia retired nuclear subs, says Abbott
theage.com.au/politics/federal/need-more-firepower-now-us-should-give-australia-retired-nuclear-subs-says-abbott-20251212-p5nn3m.html
‘Borderline frightening’: Pentagon outlines major challenge to AUKUS: Defence Minister Richard Marles has also confirmed the deal’s sprawling second pillar will ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/borderline-frightening-pentagon-outlines-major-challenge-to-aukus-20251211-p5nmqd.html
Initial AUKUS review ‘rewritten to reflect Trump’s support’: The Pentagon’s original position was more sceptical, according to three sources with knowledge of ...
theage.com.au/world/north-america/pentagon-review-affirms-aukus-timeline-but-warns-deadlines-must-be-hit-20251205-p5nl1t.html
American nuclear attack submarine in Scotland: A Virginia class nuclear submarine of the U.S. Navy has arrived in Scotland.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-nuclear-attack-submarine-in-scotland/
New advanced American nuke sub conducts trials: HII has confirmed the successful completion of initial sea trials for the US Navy’s Virginia-class attack ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-advanced-american-nuke-sub-conducts-trials/
Pentagon backs AUKUS amid criticism its review has ‘upset Australia’: The remarks from a top Pentagon official are the strongest public endorsement of the ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/pentagon-backs-aukus-amid-criticism-its-review-has-upset-australia-20251107-p5n8f4.html
Australia is all in on AUKUS. In Donald Trump's America, it's more complicated: In Washington on Monday, Anthony Albanese made something clear once again: ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-10-24/us-aukus-commitment-welcomed-but-questions-remain/105928396
The world's most advanced submarine sets sail for the first time: What's behind the high-tech project
focus.de/politik/ausland/modernstes-u-boot-der-welt-sticht-erstmals-in-see-was-hinter-dem-hightech-projekt-steckt_cfdd5016-197d-4a60-99b8-2b05fc6306da.html
Whatever Trump decides on AUKUS, Australia’s subs are far from guaranteed: Anthony Albanese will be seeking the US president’s commitment to the submarine pact ...
theage.com.au/world/north-america/whatever-trump-decides-on-aukus-australia-s-subs-are-far-from-guaranteed-20251020-p5n3nt.html
Pentagon nominee says review continuing on AUKUS submarine project: The nominee to be the Pentagon's senior official for the Indo-Pacific region said on Tuesday ...
reuters.com/world/china/pentagon-nominee-says-aukus-review-continuing-can-be-made-more-sustainable-2025-10-07/
interestingengineering.com Oct 09 25
World’s most advanced: 10,200-ton nuclear submarine completes first US trials: HII said Tuesday that it has completed initial sea trials for the Virginia-class ...
interestingengineering.com/military/worlds-most-advanced-nuclear-submarine
AUKUS survives Pentagon review, with US submarine sales to proceed: WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration will proceed with the AUKUS defense pact linking the U ...
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-administration/aukus-survives-pentagon-review-with-us-submarine-sales-to-proceed
‘AUKUS is safe’: Pentagon backs plan to sell submarines to Australia, report says
smh.com.au/world/north-america/aukus-is-safe-pentagon-backs-plan-to-sell-submarines-to-australia-report-says-20250930-p5myue.html
Defence Minister Richard Marles holds crucial talks with top Trump officials: The future of the $380 billion AUKUS agreement was likely top of the agenda in ...
9news.com.au/national/defence-minister-richard-marles-meets-us-counterparts/debe3438-a8f6-4be9-b114-a809fd4b4e45
defence-blog.com Jun 27 25
U.S. Navy awards $1.85B for next-gen attack subs: The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. a contract modification valued at up to $1 ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-awards-1-85b-for-next-gen-attack-subs/
‘Alarm bells’: Plea for AUKUS back-up: Nationals heavyweight Barnaby Joyce is calling for a “contingency plan” as the US reviews AUKUS.
news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/barnaby-joyce-calls-for-contingency-plan-as-us-reviews-aukus/news-story/5ca0a463c190bb67fe7b725d04035c9d
AUKUS faces bigger tests than Trump's 'America first' review, US and UK experts warn
abc.net.au/news/2025-06-16/aukus-risks-trump-review-defence-four-corners/105412740
